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Hiring admins from outside academia may be 'latest trend,' but is it best?
New University of Wisconsin Board of Regents President John Behling has instituted a panel focused on increasing the frequency of chancellors hired from beyond academia.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Can data analytics solve campuses' ransomware concerns?
With ransomware incidents rising 35% in 2015, solutions that can constantly monitor for such an attack are increasingly critical in saving time and money for institutions.
By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2017 -
Opinion
What schools of business must do: Transform students into conscious leaders
Higher ed is succeeding at a focus on intelligence, but there's still more to be done on building character, one business dean says.
By Joan Marques • July 31, 2017 -
The higher ed mission statement should define, not limit, the campus focus
University of Saint Joseph's President Rhona Free recently discussed the limitations she imposed on her own tenure by interpreting the mission statement too narrowly.
By Pat Donachie • July 31, 2017 -
Retiring U of Iowa VP shares what he wishes he'd known
Tom Rocklin writes that budding administrators must understand that important (or unimportant) issues don't necessarily arrive clearly marked at your desk or inbox.
By Pat Donachie • July 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Revenue: What higher ed leaders need to know
In our first spotlight issue for higher education, Education Dive analyzed trends and challenges and presented recommendations which, we hope, will help the industry move forward.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 31, 2017 -
Carnegie Mellon project explores AI's potential in higher ed
CMU AI hopes that by shrinking gaps between faculty, students and staff and bringing together research in a variety of STEM disciplines, it can create a "hive mind" environment that will benefit research as a whole.
By Roger Riddell • July 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Trump's proposed ban on transgender service members could affect future military academy enrollment
A successful implementation of the policy would overturn an order previously issued by the Defense Department last year asking the Armed Forces to begin a process of allowing transgender soldiers to serve openly.
By Pat Donachie • July 28, 2017 -
Is the HBCU bubble next in line to burst?
The last few years saw an unprecedented focus on for-profit institutions, leading to a wave of closures in the sector. Are historically black institutions next?
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 28, 2017 -
Interest in online programs up drastically, while traditional programs continue to drop
The conclusions were drawn from an analysis of google keyword search data, which found a 21% increase in searches for online programs over 2016, but a 10% decrease for on-campus programs.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Students say they don't know where to turn for mental health services
A survey from Lady Gaga's foundation shows young adults value mental health, but don't always attend schools providing access to appropriate services and information.
By Pat Donachie • July 27, 2017 -
Higher ed forges ahead on immersive tech integration
The gap between quality and affordability is closing, but institutions must still constantly "pulse-check" to remain informed of the latest innovations.
By Pat Donachie • July 27, 2017 -
Higher ed institutions among nonprofits with largest endowment expansions
Significant endowment growth at elite colleges and universities is attracting the attention of policymakers and other critics.
By Pat Donachie • July 27, 2017 -
Other nations working harder to attract research talent
Higher ed's difficulties in recruiting foreign researchers, due to the political climate, may present competitive advantages for other nations.
By Pat Donachie • July 27, 2017 -
Need more computer science teachers? Be proactive about recruiting
Panelists at the Microsoft Policy Innovation Center discussed the lack of qualified K-12 computer science teachers, and said schools could take more initiative around funding and course offerings.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 27, 2017 -
Is higher ed creating the next dropout factories?
One author argues pressure around social mobility reports has led to overinflated admissions — and rising dropout rates.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 27, 2017 -
Strong oversight, communication key to smooth higher ed IT shifts
Change is constant in higher ed IT, but keeping people at the center of the process and managing it to account for impacts on all potential stakeholders can ease roadblocks.
By Roger Riddell • July 26, 2017 -
Report: Fewer low-income students attending colleges best-suited for upward mobility
A new paper details the impact that colleges and universities have on upward mobility, finding that "mid-tier public universities" are particularly successful in helping students advance.
By Pat Donachie • July 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can colleges find ways to reset climbing admin costs?
The Boards of Trustees and college administrators must keep administrative costs in check to ensure higher ed remains affordable for students, the president of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni says.
By Pat Donachie • July 26, 2017 -
Report: Communication an essential skill for engineers working with IoT
A report from Northeastern University-Silicon Valley further highlights the importance of "soft skills" in high-demand technical fields.
By Pat Donachie • July 26, 2017 -
Report details curricula approaches for advanced manufacturing
A new report suggests ways schools could amend curricula to ensure that colleges and universities are adequately teaching advanced manufacturing tech and concepts.
By Pat Donachie • July 25, 2017 -
Another coding bootcamp plans to close by end of year
The Iron Yard revealed last week that it will shutter its 15 campuses by the end of the year.
By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2017 -
Study: Outcome-based funding could enhance graduation, retention
A study from Research for Action suggests OBF enhanced outcomes for full-time students, full-time Pell recipients and full-time students of color in Tennessee and Ohio.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 25, 2017 -
ACTA: Trustees must work to rein in administrative spending on campus
A new report from the Association of College Trustees and Alumni found small schools have the highest cost ratios across higher ed, while spending at least 50 cents on administration for every dollar spent on instruction.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 25, 2017 -
Local higher ed boosting Pittsburgh tech industry
The city's reputation for tech innovation is on the rise, with many crediting universities like Carnegie Mellon and U-Pitt for helping facilitate that growth.
By Pat Donachie • July 25, 2017
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